Hanoi old book fair to be held for celebrating the President Ho Chi Minh’s 128th birthday

Updated at Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 12:05

The Hanoitimes - The old book fair will be held in Hanoi with the highlight being a display of books and photos of late President Ho Chi Minh to mark the occasion of his 128th birthday.

Visit the fair, readers will have the opportunity to see late President Ho Chi Minh’s works and a selection of valuable books on his life and cause.A huge discount of up to 35% to 50% will be offered at the fair for many new book titles.

Hanoi old book fair to be held for celebrating the President Ho Chi Minh’s 128th birthday.

The books displayed at the fair cover a wide range of areas such as literature, history, science, military, comic strips, and life skills. The fair promises to be a treat for those with a passion for old books and strong feelings of nostalgia through books, and will connect book lovers in Hanoi, says a representative of the organizing board.
Hanoi old book fair will be held from May 17-20 at the Vietnam Cultural Arts Exhibition Centre at No 2 Hoa Lu Street.
Earlier, the exhibition of works related to President Ho Chi Minh opened in Hanoi on May 10 as part of events to celebrate the President’s 128th birthday (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2018).
Works on display include more than 1,000 publications, books, and newspapers chronicling the life and revolutionary career of President Ho, while highlighting the leading role played by the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho in the country’s cause for national liberation, construction and defence. The exhibits also feature exemplary models who stood out in following Uncle Ho’s teaching and contributing to the nation’s patriotic movements.
The exhibition is co-hosted by the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People's Army and the Military Library to help visitors and soldiers develop a deeper understanding of the ideology and career of beloved President Ho, thus encouraging them to follow Uncle Ho’s example.